AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
breathesverbUS /briːðz/
third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
D'HÔTE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
hallucinationsnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “hallucination” — illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
heartrendingadjective
causing or marked by grief or anguish
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
LowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
NINON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
TABLEnounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NINON'S TABLE D'HÔTE The day dies in sultry languor.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A warm night breathes upon the town, and in the exhaustion of light and hush of sound, life strikes sharply on the ear and brain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was early in the evening when I returned home, and, sitting in the window, I read till surprised by the dusk; and when my eyes could no longer follow the printed page, holding the book between finger and thumb, my face resting on the other hand, I looked out on the garden, allowing my heart to fill with dreams.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The book that had interested me dealt with the complex technique of the art of the Low Countries--a book written by a painter.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading It has awakened in me memories of all kinds, heartrending struggles, youthful passion, bitter disappointments; it has called into mind a multitude of thoughts and things, and, wearied with admiring many pictures and arguing with myself, I am now glad to exchange my book for the gentle hallucinations of the twilight.
